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FAN Synonyms

There are 14 synonyms of the word fan. (exact relations)
There are 21 hypernyms of the word fan. (close relations)
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buff
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a soft thick undyed leather from the skins of e.g. buffalo or oxen

• bare skin

• a medium to dark tan color

• an implement consisting of soft material mounted on a block; used for polishing (as in manicuring)

adjective satellite

• of the yellowish-beige color of buff leather

verb

• strike, beat repeatedly

• polish and make shiny

devotee
nounn
noun

• an ardent follower and admirer

lover
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

• an ardent follower and admirer

• a significant other to whom you are not related by marriage

admirer
nounn
noun

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• a person who admires; someone who esteems or respects or approves

• someone who admires a young woman

aficionado
nounn
noun

• a fan of bull fighting

• a serious devotee of some particular music genre or musical performer

connoisseur
nounn
noun

• an expert able to appreciate a field; especially in the fine arts

enthusiast
nounn
noun

• an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

• a person having a strong liking for something

follower
nounn
noun

• a person who accepts the leadership of another

• someone who travels behind or pursues another

groupie
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic young fan (especially a young woman who follows rock groups around)

supporter
nounn
noun

• a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

• someone who supports or champions something

• a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

• a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

• a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

zealot
nounn
noun

• a fervent and even militant proponent of something

• a member of an ancient Jewish sect in Judea in the first century who fought to the death against the Romans and who killed or persecuted Jews who collaborated with the Romans

rooter
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

winnow
verbv
noun

• the act of separating grain from chaff

verb

• separate the chaff from grain by using air currents

• blow on

• select desirable parts from a group or list

• blow away or off with a current of air

sports fan
nounn
noun

• an enthusiastic devotee of sports

Best Hypernyms For FAN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for fan, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
enthusiast follower admirer aficionado agitate buff compound deepen device devotee heighten intensify lover partisan partizan remove shake supporter take withdraw
Phrases (1)
strike out

Alternatives for BUFF

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